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Recall 16208 — Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2016-07-06

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
16208
Date of alert
2016-07-06
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Brand
PTX Performance Products USA, of Irvine, Calif.
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: This recall involves Airwalk brand self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards. The hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. Airwalk brand hoverboards were sold in black or white colors. The AIRWALK logo is printed on the front right foot pad. Hazards: The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of the products smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/PTX-Performance-Products-Recalls-Self-Balancin

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